It’s becoming more common that families across
the country have a member that suffers from cancer. Other than ones related to
the skin, the most common type is prostate cancer. This affects 1 in 6 men in
America. Some factors that make you more likely to develop this type of cancer
include living in areas that don’t get adequate sunlight all year long, being
African American, having a family history of the disease, or being over 65
years old. It’s important that you take the time to visit your doctor and get
examined regularly to catch any problems early on. There are several other
symptoms that you should look for, including trouble urinating, pain in your
lower limbs, and other body changes.
Trouble
Urinating
One of the
biggest signifiers that you should see your doctor involves trouble urinating.
Some things that you should watch for include decreased force in the stream,
pain or burning, blood or semen in your urine, or frequently needing to use the
bathroom. Along with urination, you may also find trouble ejaculating or
experience constipation due to an enlarged prostate. If you find yourself
experiencing a combination of these symptoms, you should make sure that you
take the time to get examined by your doctor.
Pain
You may also experience pain, discomfort, or stiffness in
various parts of your body. This includes your lower back, hips, legs, upper
thighs, or pelvic area. This tends to show that you are in the advanced stages
of cancer. You may experience weakness or paralysis in your lower limbs. This
may also lead to trouble walking around. If you are experiencing pain in the
parts of your body below your stomach, you should probably watch for other
symptoms and talk to your doctor about your concerns.
Body
Changes
Along with changes in your ability to urinate or developing pain
in lower parts of your body, you may experience other changes. This could
include fatigue and unexpected weight loss.
If you experience these symptoms and feel that you may have prostate cancer you should seek a
medical examination as soon as possible. Even if this isn’t the case for you,
you should take the time to get a physical and have your prostate checked
regularly.
This is a guest post offered to Gags, Chuckles and Giggles for its readers.
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